Socioeconomic dimensions of renewable energy communities: Pathways to collective well-being

IF 3.8 3区经济学 Q3 ENERGY & FUELS

Utilities Policy Pub Date : 2025-06-27 DOI:10.1016/j.jup.2025.102000

Paolo Basilico , Alberto Biancardi , Idiano D'Adamo , Massimo Gastaldi , Vincenzo Stornelli

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Abstract

This work presents a socioeconomic analysis of renewable energy communities (RECs) in Italy. The results highlight that individuals expressing a willingness to participate in a REC tend to exhibit more virtuous attitudes. Furthermore, RECs emerge as not only economic drivers for prosumers but also facilitators of collective well-being, thereby contributing to sustainable development. The analysis further suggests a growing inclination to prioritise community benefits such as investment in public infrastructure and support for economically vulnerable households over personal financial gains.

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可再生能源社区的社会经济维度：通往集体福祉的途径

这项工作提出了意大利可再生能源社区（RECs）的社会经济分析。结果表明，表达愿意参与REC的个体倾向于表现出更善良的态度。此外，区域经济中心不仅是生产消费者的经济驱动力，也是集体福祉的促进者，从而有助于可持续发展。分析进一步表明，人们越来越倾向于优先考虑社区利益，如公共基础设施投资和对经济脆弱家庭的支持，而不是个人财务收益。

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Utilities Policy ENERGY & FUELS-ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

CiteScore

6.80

自引率

10.00%

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审稿时长

66 days

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